unknown99

unknown99 BSN, RN

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  1. Salem Sump NG Tubes

    unknown99 replied to annmariern's topic in Medical-Surgical

    A salem sump should have the blue tube open in order to function the way they are intended to function. It should not be plugged unless there is a specific order to do so. Usually when a doctor orders...

  2. Salem Sump NG Tubes

    unknown99 replied to annmariern's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Never heard that either. At least it is not required in

  3. Nurses thanked at Oscars!

    unknown99 replied to galenight's topic in General Nursing

    I hope that Gov. Schwartnegger (spelling??) was there to hear

  4. 70/30 insulin - a thing of the past?

    unknown99 replied to AlixCoastRN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't heard that. However, I do notice that more and more of our physicians are prescribing it less

  5. just have to tell you guys this story

    unknown99 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    That is too

  6. difficult IV starts

    unknown99 replied to Spider Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome

  7. Which is better for new grad? Big Medical Center or small hospital?

    unknown99 replied to careerdejour's topic in General Nursing

    here's my take on it... A smaller hospital will get you the experience you need, with a more "personal" feeling. Usually since it is smaller, everyone there knows just about everyone else, which can...

  8. Fun Ways To Reduce Stress

    unknown99 replied to AmyB's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: This is soooo funny!!! I think my kids have tried that marshmallow

  9. How do you tell your boss that you are quitting?

    unknown99 replied to Harmony213's topic in General Nursing

    Put it all in writing. Start off with thanking the manager for the great experience that they have given you. Then state you have enjoyed this experience, but that now you have found something more...

  10. Ohio Spring Get Together

    unknown99 replied to renerian's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am in Southeast Ohio. Near Sr 28, 62 and hwy 71. Midway between Cincinnati and Dayton; about 45 minutes from each. About an hour from Columbus. I am an RN, and currently work in inpatient rehab,...

  11. Fecal Impaction

    unknown99 replied to TBLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Anywhere I have ever worked, it was a nursing judgement; both checking for and removal of a fecal

  12. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    unknown99 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    We had a lady several nights ago bring her daughter in for an earache (was infected). She then proceeded to tell them that she also wanted to be seen.... for chapped lips!!!! GO BUY SOME CHAPSTICK...

  13. update; not so sad anymore.....

    unknown99 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Nursing Career

    awesome!!!!

  14. Do school nurses do any sex ed?

    unknown99 replied to WhatToDo's topic in School

    I did my RN mentorship with the school nurse. We gave a puberty talk to a group of 4th and 5th graders. That was NOT fun!!! However, it was very necessary and I feel for the most part, the kids really...

  15. you might be from ohio if:

    unknown99 replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle Yeah, I went to Georgia for 4 months (work related). I asked my neighor if she would like a pop, and she looked at me like I was crazy!!! I realized then that most...

  16. Any one from Howland, Ohio??

    unknown99 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    What I remembered about WCH from clinicals was all the nurses were real helpful and willing to help. You are right, it is not like that

  17. you might be from ohio if:

    unknown99 replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle Mike, I can tell you are a native of Ohio because you used the words duct-tape and WD-40 in the same sentence!!! I have lived in Ohio all my life

  18. Any one from Howland, Ohio??

    unknown99 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I worked there as a CNA when I was a teenager ( about 24 years ago... man I feel old!!!). I did my LPN clinicals (20 years ago) there, and just this last year did part of my RN clinical there. It is a...

  19. Do you carry a clipboard

    unknown99 replied to luvdancink's topic in General Nursing

    I gotta have my clipboard!!! It is my

  20. workplace violence with geriatric residents

    unknown99 replied to kferber's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Workplace violence should not be tolerated. The administration chooses to kknow about the violence and do basically nothing. Sounds to me like they are in it for money only; like protecting their...

  21. Any one from Howland, Ohio??

    unknown99 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I grew up in Bloomingburg and Washington C.H., Ohio. (Fayette Co.). I have lived in Clinton County now for about 22

  22. Anyone in Dayton?

    unknown99 replied to BigJeff's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hey Jeff, Welcome to AllNurses. I live in a small town about 35 miles between Dayton and Cincinnati equally. Yep, you're right, all work and no play makes for grumpy nurses, (and others also). I work...

  23. Where do you look for job postings?

    unknown99 replied to newgrad2005's topic in California Nursing

    Monster.com is

  24. imposter nurse????

    unknown99 replied to lllliv's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like she stole a nurses identity. I would have the state board look into

  25. How do CEU websites work?

    unknown99 replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I use MedScape.com and this is how they do it also. Usually all of theirs is